so the current law is very clear. you do not have access to any of the benefits that the senator is worried about, because present law prohibits an undocumented immigrant from having access to those benefits. that's why this is unnecessary. it's just the need, i guess, of some to have an immigration amendment. mrs. murray: mr. president, i ask for the yeas and nays. the presiding officer: is there a sufficient second? there appears to be. the clerk will call the roll. vote: vote: the presiding officer: any senators wishing to change their vote or who haven't voted? if not, the ayes are 43. the nays are 56. the amendment is not adopted. without objection. mrs. murray: lay it on the table. the presiding officer: there are two minutes equally divided prior to a vote in relation to amendment number 696 offered by the senator from oregon, mr. merkley. mr. merkley: mr. president? the presiding officer: the senator from oregon. mr. merkley: mr. president, would the chamber come to order? the presiding officer: the senate wil